Policeman's-helmet
Impatiens glandulifera
Impatiens
Balsaminaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
Policeman's helmet requires consistently moist soil and partial shade to thrive in garden settings. This tall annual impatiens grows rapidly and produces abundant pink-purple flowers that attract pollinators. Deadhead spent blooms regularly and provide support for tall stems in windy locations.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Water Frequently To Keep Soil Consistently Moist
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Altay
Argentina South
Assam
Austria
Baltic States
Bangladesh
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
California
Central European Rus
Connecticut
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
Ethiopia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Hummingbirds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 13, 2018 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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